HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 22, 2021 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, commencing at 7:06 a.m.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, all Council Members
participated in the meeting via teleconference and the meeting was available for viewing by the
public via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/CityofLodi/ and
https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09; the
opportunity for public comment was available through councilcomments@lodi.gov and
https://zoom.us/j/93455719476?pwd=NDdhc1E4OEZyYWV3d2pDY1U5SjVZZz09.
Present: Council Member Hothi, Council Member Khan, Council Member Kuehne, Mayor Pro
Tempore Chandler, and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Cusmir
Community Development Director John Della Monica and Police Chief Sierra Brucia provided a
presentation regarding a transition of the Code Enforcement Division from the Police Department
back to the Community Development Department. Specific topics of discussion included history,
reasons for the transition, Community Improvement philosophy, steps for an effective transition,
other communities which house Code Enforcement in the Community Development Department,
and staff recommendation.
Building Official Canwright spoke about the code enforcement philosophy, goals, and the team
approach to community improvement through code enforcement.
Mr. Canwright spoke about taking a systematic approach and the role of the new Code
Enforcement staff will take in regards to protecting the community, in response to questions
asked by Council Member Khan.
Chief Brucia spoke about the Code Enforcement case load, how complaints are routed, and how
violations are processed, in response to questions asked by Council Member Khan.
Council Member Khan asked about hiring multi-lingual Code Enforcement Officers. City Manager
Schwabauer stated that the City does try to hire individuals who speak multiple languages and
that depends on the individuals who apply.
Community Development Director Della Monica stated code compliance will not only focus on
permitting and building issues, but also on community violations to help support communities.
Mr. Della Monica explained how staff is planning on assisting people by connecting them with
resources that will help them to bring their properties into compliance, in response to questions
asked by Council Member Khan. Chief Brucia spoke about the role the Partners can play in
A.Roll Call by City Clerk
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Receive Presentation and Accept Comments Regarding Transition of Code Enforcement
from Lodi Police Department Back to Community Development Department (CD)
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assisting individuals who are not in compliance of minor codes in accessing resources.
In response to a question asked by Council Member Kuehne, Code Enforcement Officer
Nancy Baker stated that although she has mixed feelings about the move, she is in support of the
transition to the Community Development Department and that working more closely with building
officials will be beneficial, depending on the type of complaint she is managing.
Mayor Nakanishi stated that he is in support of the transition of the positions and spoke about the
benefit of community volunteers assisting through the offering of resources. City Manager
Schwabauer stated that Code Enforcement was moved to the Police Department because it was
believed the move would improve compliance and there were staffing issues that led to the past
move, in response to a question asked by Mayor Nakanishi.
Mayor Pro Tempore Chandler voiced his support for the move of Code Enforcement into the
Community Development Department.
None.
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 a.m.
C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items
D.Adjournment
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir
City Clerk
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